2021 Honda CR-V 2.0L Hybrid electric · AY71 OJM

The most recent DVSA examination conducted on 27 August 2025 records a clean PASS with no defects or advisories noted, and this follows an equally clean PASS from the previous test on 28 August 2024. With two consecutive MOT certificates issued over a full year showing no advisories whatsoever, the maintenance trend for this Honda CR-V appears stable and consistent, suggesting the vehicle has been kept in good mechanical order and has not been exhibiting the kind of progressive wear that typically shows up first as advisories on brake linings, tyres, or suspension components. The absence of any recorded advisories across the available history is a positive indicator of either diligent servicing or genuinely low wear, though it does mean the MOT record alone does not flag any specific components requiring imminent attention. Against an age of approximately five years, the recorded mileage of 18,521 miles equates to an annual average of around 3,700 miles, which is considerably below the typical usage profile for a family SUV of this type. This level of light use means that wear-related component degradation on consumables such as brake pads and discs, clutches, or drivetrain items will be minimal, but it simultaneously introduces a different set of considerations associated with vehicles that have spent extended periods stationary or used only for short journeys. Such low mileage can mask issues that develop with calendar age rather than distance, particularly around rubber components, fluids, and electrical systems, which warrants careful physical inspection prior to purchase. Given the low annual mileage and the absence of any advisories to provide direct pointers, attention should focus on age-related deterioration rather than distance-related wear. Tyres should be closely inspected for sidewall perishing and cracking, which is common on vehicles that have stood for prolonged periods even when tread depth remains adequate, and the production date code on the sidewall should be checked to confirm the tyres are not approaching the end of their service life regardless of tread remaining. Brake discs, particularly on the rear axle, may exhibit significant surface corrosion from standing, and any binding or seized calipers should be identified by attempting to spin each wheel by hand when cold and by listening for rubbing or scraping noises from the first few applications of the brakes on a test drive. The 12-volt battery should be load-tested, as batteries on low-mileage vehicles frequently suffer from chronic undercharging and may fail without warning, and a history of jump-starts or a recent battery replacement should be verified. Fluid services are particularly important on a low-mileage vehicle of this age, as brake fluid, coolant, and automatic transmission fluid all degrade on a time basis rather than purely by mileage, and these may not have been serviced at the correct intervals if the vehicle has been serviced strictly by distance. The service book should be reviewed to confirm annual or calendar-based servicing has been carried out irrespective of the low mileage, including inspection of drive belts, coolant hoses, and the air conditioning system, which can suffer from refrigerant seal degradation and compressor lubrication issues when used infrequently. On a test drive, particular attention should be paid to any suspension clonks or knocks over uneven surfaces, which may indicate perished bushes or weak coil springs from age rather than wear, and to the operation of all electrical systems including infotainment, sensors, and climate control, as low usage can occasionally expose latent electrical faults or software update requirements that would not be flagged during a standard MOT.